Former La Grange mayor cited for sagging roof on Main Street building

A judge signed a restraining order against a former La Grange mayor Tuesday.

The emergency order prevents Elsie Carter from continuing renovations to her building at 114 E. Main St. due to safety concerns.

A stop-work order was issued by code enforcement officer Jeff Richardson in February after he noticed the second-story roof sagging.

Richardson has said he has concerns about the building’s structural integrity.

Carter is having the second floor balcony renovated, including replacement of the columns that support the balcony’s roof.

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